Licensed Practical Nurse Extern

Description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) LPN Extern today with Mission Hospital.

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) LPN Extern. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

As an LPN-LVN Extern, you will be a valued part of the nursing team, using your growing skills and hands-on care to help deliver safe, compassionate patient care. As you advance in your LPN-LVN program and build your expertise, you’ll have opportunities to take on more complex procedures and make an even greater impact on patients’ lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), monitoring vital signs, and supporting patient mobility and comfort
• Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter management, and non-medicated procedures as your skills develop
• Documenting patient information, observations and changes, and communicating important updates promptly to the nursing team
• Helping patients and families understand their care plans and preparing them for recovery through clear, compassionate education
• Maintaining a clean, safe patient environment by following safety protocols, managing equipment, and responding quickly to patient needs

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (NC CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant

Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This is Mission Health's flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Health grades named Mission Hospital as of one America's 50 Best Hospitals from . Mission Hospital is in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an "A," nationally recognizing Mission Hospital's achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare.

Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet® Designation in November 2020. This is the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing…